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Eunice, LA


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Eunice, Louisiana

Eunice, Louisiana, in St Landry county, is 30 miles NW of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 144 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is considered part of the Lafayette metropolitan area. Eunice has a population of 11,499.

The People and Families of Eunice

In Eunice, about 50% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Eunice is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eunice had a median family income of $27,173.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Eunice ($200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Eunice Housing

About 62% of housing units in Eunice are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Louisiana.

Commuting

In Eunice, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Eunice strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEunice Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Eunice Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 11%Eunice Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Eunice, LA

Comparing Eunice to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity77
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use24
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents105
Housing Recently Built65
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime23

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